Project Manager

Colas

The Role

Overview

Lead regional construction/manufacturing ops, strategy, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • operations management
  • resource coordination
  • budget management
  • schedule review
  • data analysis
  • quality inspection

Tasks

-Develop knowledge of market area, products, sales policies, and regulatory requirements impacting operations -Develop and maintain relationships with representatives from local, state, and federal entities, customers, and suppliers -complete any part of the application process -Coordinate and direct utilization of resources, equipment, and personnel involved in projects within assigned area -Provide solid leadership and direction to operations teams within assigned area; set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for results -Provide mentorship to team leaders, and support team development and professional growth -access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying -Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines -Review schedules, job cost estimates, and bidding information within scope of assigned market area -Ensure business practices follow ethics policies, financial best practices, and regulatory requirements -Participate in construction and production planning processes, budgeting, and capital planning to support operations -Develop and submit budgets and capital plans; routinely review operational expenses -Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies -Review market analysis data and provide recommendations to regional leadership regarding operational goals, and market growth -Promote effective utilization of plants, equipment, and personnel; monitor daily labor and materials yields -Support organizational change initiatives necessary to maintain a dynamic and flexible business model -Participate in regional budgeting, financial planning and forecasting processes -Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams -Collaborate with customers, job owners, agency representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction and manufacturing supervisors to resolve issues and improve operational efficiency, quality, and service -Ensure operations are aligned with safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements -Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device -Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to schedules -Hold operational teams accountable for meeting operational goals and achievement of financial results -Analyze, interpret, and present financial and operational data to Simon and Colas leadership teams -Oversee execution of initiatives supporting recruiting and retention of high-performing teams -Prepare and reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjust operational schedules as necessary -Lead all aspects of manufacturing and construction operations in assigned market area -Support execution of regional business strategy and initiatives aligning with company strategy, goals, and objectives

Requirements

  • office 365
  • bachelor’s
  • leadership
  • 7+ years
  • construction
  • financial analysis

What You Bring

-Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve complex problems -Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance -Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl -Regularly required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer -Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain a clean driving record -3+ years of leadership experience managing teams -Exposure to typical construction/industrial site conditions, including dust/chemicals and loud noise, heavy equipment and machinery, all weather conditions, and walking across uneven terrain -Ability to engage with employees at all levels and inspire them to achieve success -Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents -Pass a pre-employment drug screen and PAT (physical abilities test). -Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and resolve problems -7+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, aggregate materials manufacturing and/or related field -Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others, define goals and objectives, and hold others accountable -Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity -Experience working with financial statements, analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and managing capital -Computer skills, including use of Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) -Ability to effectively present information to individuals at all levels of the organization -Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

-Travel with overnight stays away from home

The Company

About Colas

-A global leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure. -Expertise spans across sectors including roads, railways, airports, seaports, and urban development projects. -Significant focus on road construction and maintenance, from local roads to major highways. -Active in railway sector, involving design, construction, and maintenance of rail networks, including high-speed lines, conventional tracks, and urban transport systems. -Specializes in waterproofing solutions to protect buildings and structures from water damage. -Engages in production and recycling of construction materials, contributing to a more circular economy in the construction industry.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Water

Energy

Security Clearance

-require passing a pre‑employment drug screen and physical abilities test (pat).